Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician Technical Certificate of Credit
** NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS **
This certificate program includes automobile system inspection and maintenance as well as vehicle exterior and interior inspection and reconditioning. Major topics include: safety in the shop, basic tools and equipment, basic vehicle maintenance procedures, and vehicle detailing equipment and procedures.
Students may enter the Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician program any semester. A full-time student can complete the program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to enter the auto service industry as entry level basic maintenance and detailing technicians.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $1,562.00
Books & Supplies: $1,400.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy
Curriculum
Occupational Courses
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2